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Firehouse Subs plans Killeen shop on Clear Creek Road
Firehouse Subs is planning a restaurant at 4300 Clear Creek Rd., Suite 140, in 1st Calvary Plaza. Construction is expected to finish by December 2026.
I Scream Gelato plans first Austin area shop in Round Rock
I Scream Gelato is planning a Round Rock location at 2800 E Palm Valley, Suite 200. Construction is expected to wrap by October 2026.
Austin area faces flood watch through Thursday evening
The Austin area is under a flood watch from Monday night through Thursday evening. Some places could see 2 to 6 inches of rain, with higher totals possible elsewhere in Texas.
Austin ISD public records fees draw access concerns
Austin ISD issued more than $172,000 in estimated public records fees over one year, while requestors paid about $3,100. The invoices come as the district faces questions over closures, boundaries and budget cuts.
CapMetro bus workers return to talks after strike vote
Unionized drivers and mechanics authorized a strike after months of talks with Keolis. Negotiations are set to continue Tuesday, with bus training and vehicle availability among the concerns.
Salon Lofts plans Central Austin spot at The Triangle
Salon Lofts is planning a 6,031 square foot remodel at 4616 Triangle Ave. Construction is scheduled from October 2026 to March 2027.
Buffalo Wild Wings plans first Kyle restaurant
Buffalo Wild Wings is targeting a late August or early September 2026 debut in Kyle. The restaurant is planned for 1080 Kohlers Crossing near FM 1626.
Sandy Creek community marks one year since deadly flood
Residents gathered at Round Mountain School and Community Center to remember nine people killed in the July 5, 2025 flood. A monument made with recovered steel now stands near Big Sandy Creek.
Three killed in two Austin area shootings over holiday weekend
Separate shootings in North Austin and Northeast Austin left three people dead and one person injured. Police and sheriff's investigators asked anyone with information to contact tip lines.
UT art historian looks back at American art around 1776
UT Austin professor Susan Rather discussed how artists were viewed around the American Revolution and how subjects changed in the early 1800s. The Q&A is tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Yemeni coffee cafe planned for Round Rock
Moka & Co is planning its first Texas location in Round Rock, with construction listed for completion in October 2026. The cafe would bring Yemeni coffee, pastries and Middle Eastern sweets to Williamson County.
UT Austin graduate turns cancer research into biotech work
Milit Patel graduated from UT Austin after publishing cancer research and cofounding an AI focused biotech company. His undergraduate work included research at Dell Medical School and the Freshman Research Initiative.
Daniel Hamlin named UT Austin education dean
Daniel Hamlin will become dean of UT Austin's College of Education on Aug. 16. He currently serves as Oklahoma's secretary of education and holds education policy roles at the University of Oklahoma.
Hospice Austin camp gives grieving kids room to be kids
Camp Brave Heart brings children and teens who have experienced loss to a free summer camp southwest of Austin. The program mixes grief support with activities such as ropes, archery, crafts and swimming.
Round Rock cemetery marker honors Barbette
A new historical marker at Round Rock Cemetery honors Barbette, the Round Rock born drag performer and aerial artist who became famous in 1920s Paris. The recognition came more than 50 years after her death.
Austin storytellers gather around pizza at AFS Cinema
Color Arc Productions held its fourth annual Stories About event with a pizza theme, pairing a short film with brief live performances. The Austin nonprofit uses food and personal stories to bring local artists and audiences into the same room.
Nobelity Project marks 25 years with State Theatre films
Turk and Christy Pipkin are winding down the Nobelity Project after 25 years of education work tied to Texas, Latin America and Kenya. A July 2 State Theatre screening will pair Nobelity with One Peace at a Time as the nonprofit raises money for its final education effort.
Austin Juneteenth parade brings families to the heritage district
Austin marked Juneteenth with a Friday parade through the African American Cultural Heritage District. Families, local groups and city officials took part in a celebration with deep roots in Texas and Austin.
UT study finds lead concerns in Austin's Colony water samples
A University of Texas at Austin study found some household water samples from Austin's Colony exceeded limits or guidelines for lead and other metals. Residents in the far East Austin neighborhood have long questioned the quality and cost of service from Texas Water Utilities.
SalonCentric plans South Lamar store
SalonCentric is preparing a new Austin store at Westgate Center on South Lamar Boulevard. The project adds another professional beauty supply option in South Austin.
Degree Wellness targets South Congress debut
Degree Wellness plans to open its first Austin studio at 4411 South Congress Ave. The recovery and wellness brand is aiming for an early 2027 opening.
Austin restaurant operators meet at Rosewood Social Club
Rosewood Social Club hosted a free restaurant industry event on June 10 at 1309 Rosewood Avenue. Local operators and hospitality vendors discussed growth, operations and restaurant support services.
UT Austin fires KUT general manager Debbie Hiott
UT Austin removed Debbie Hiott as general manager of KUT Public Media, effective immediately. The leadership change follows tension over KUT's first festival and affects one of Central Texas' major public media organizations.
UT history revisits the Tower's library years
A UT Austin campus history piece looks back at the Main Building's Life Science Library from 1933 to 1977. One detail stands out: a hidden pneumatic tube console once moved book request slips through the Tower stacks.